Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

LIFTGATE ALIGNMENT

1. Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts until the liftgate is able to move slightly.
2. Align the liftgate to the body.
- Align the liftgate gaps evenly.
- Be sure that the liftgate is flush to the body.

3. Tighten the 4 liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Loosen the 2 liftgate striker bolts until the striker is able to move slightly.
5. Align the liftgate striker to the liftgate.
6. Tighten the 2 liftgate striker bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).